Ristorante Pizzeria - PAPANOVA in Frankfurt am Main

Bottle prices in the menu, pizza ok

One of my top 3 favorite Italian restaurants in Nordend :) Whether you eat in or pick up, the food is always fresh and delicious. Special requests are always accommodated – even if your Italian heart bleeds ;). The staff is friendly and accommodating. Pizza comes straight from the stone oven.

The restaurant itself has a very nice atmosphere and a great terrace. The food came very quickly and was really tasty. But! The service doesn't work at all. At the beginning we didn't get any bread with olive oil, which we only noticed later because every table around us was served it before ordering. This is a small thing, but still a small aftertaste. Then, once we got our food and ate it, not once did our waiter come to ask if everything was OK. Our drinks were long gone, we wanted to order something more, but no eye contact, no attention to our table. So we finally asked another waiter to bring us something to drink. After 15 minutes of waiting it was clear: we had been forgotten. Trying to get our waiter's attention again...impossible. So we asked another waitress if we could order. She then sent our waiter over to us. When I mentioned that we had been waiting for our drinks for 15 minutes, all I got was an annoyed: "What kind??" no understanding, no apology. After ordering, he immediately turned around and left immediately. At least we finally got our drink. After we were finished, the waiter came, cleared the plates without comment and once again didn't ask if we would like dessert or need anything else. Zero attention. Maybe it was because it was a Friday evening - but on the other hand: other tables got significantly more attention than us. It's a shame that the first experience was like that.

Best restaurant experience in a long time…The service was excellent, such nice waiters and overall I can recommend everyone to visit this restaurant

very sweet place! I can only recommend the mushroom risotto, it was very, very good. The atmosphere is also very sweet, you feel like you are in someone's home, very pleasant. But I think the prices are a bit too high

Despite a reservation, you end up standing in a queue of over 30-40 people outside at 8pm on Saturday evening. Super poorly organized. After waiting for 20 minutes we came in and were shown to our seats in a dark, noisy basement with bad air. Until then, we didn't even know that this restaurant had a cellar. When asked, it was not possible to sit upstairs. We won't be coming back and absolutely recommend that if you go to this restaurant - go upstairs / or outside in the summer. Given the number of people coming at the same time, the food can't really be fresh / come in a timely manner. There are definitely much better alternatives in the area.

The cheapest pepperoni pizza in a long time. Next time I'll go to Rewe again.

There were six of us and we ordered pizza three times and pasta three times. The pizzas were relatively good, but nothing special. A good 7 out of 10. However, the pasta was poor in taste and without pizzazz. I would give this a 5 out of 10. Hence the overall rating of 3 stars.

We had to wait in line at the entrance for 45 minutes on Saturday evening, DESPITE reservations. Apparently this is often the case and this should be better organized. Accordingly, the food was only received 2.5 hours after reservation. The waiters were super stressed and then friendly in the end. For the fairly high price you would expect a nicer stay and organization.

Very tasty pizza. Nice to sit inside and outside. We enjoyed it very much. Absolute recommendation.

For me it was far too narrow and definitely too loud. We had a table for 6 people and had difficulty understanding each other due to the general noise. If you have nothing to say, this is a good place 🤣

Very, very good food and value for money. The waitresses were all very attentive and friendly, that's how I imagine hospitality, it's still alive here. Absolutely recommended, always happy....!

The best and coolest Italian in Frankfurt. Great food and atmosphere. Reservations are absolutely necessary on weekends.

My ABSOLUTE favorite restaurant in Frankfurt!! Top food, prices for the food are absolutely justified and the staff are super nice. Only to recommend

Such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. I truly felt like I was home. The food was delicious, might even say the best italian food in Frankfurt!

Un ristorante molto bene! The pizza is always delicious and comes with great attention 😊👍🏻 The pizza and tiramisu were delicious! The waiters were friendly and very attentive. The food on the neighboring tables also looked very good 😅😉 Gladly again!

All very good, especially the pizza. I found it tastier than many Italian pizzerias

One of the best Italians in Frankfurt

Very good food. Day ticket recommended. Pleasant staff.

Best pizza and great service. I was particularly impressed by the ham - sliced ​​very thinly, aromatic and wonderfully tender.

I think the owner of this store is super nice!

The Ristorante Pizzeria PAPANOVA in Frankfurt am Main offers an authentic Italian experience that is second to none. The house's philosophy of creating traditional and satisfying dishes without any frills is reflected in every bite.  The menu impresses with an impressive variety of wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and exquisite meat and fish dishes. Particularly noteworthy are the daily changing specials, which are always prepared with fresh and regional ingredients. The quality of the food is excellent and the price-performance ratio is more than fair.  The service at PAPANOVA is warm and attentive. The staff makes you feel welcome from the first moment. Even when the house is busy, the team always remains friendly and accommodating, which makes the stay particularly pleasant.  The restaurant's ambience is a successful mix of rustic charm and modern comfort. Both the indoor area and the spacious outdoor area invite you to linger and offer the perfect setting for a relaxed lunch or dinner.  A special highlight is the authentic Italian atmosphere, which is underlined by the loving furnishings and Mediterranean hospitality. It feels like you are staying with good friends in Italy.  In summary, Ristorante Pizzeria PAPANOVA is a must for all lovers of Italian cuisine. Here, excellent food meets first-class service in a welcoming atmosphere. A place where you like to stay and return again and again.

Still the best Italian in Frankfurt in my opinion. There's a lot going on in summer and winter, so it can be a bit loud and chaotic, but for me that's what gives the restaurant its authentic charm. Some of the staff have been there for a long time and put a lot of effort into ensuring that guests have a good time. The food is great, whether pizza, pasta or the starters. Reservation is absolutely necessary!

Nice home made style pasta! Would recommend it over the pizza. In general, food is good but average level. Cozy atmosphere (with several rooms and also nice for big groups).

The food is delicious, but the queuing despite reservations and the friendly but disorganized service only result in three stars.

A clear recommendation! Despite lunchtime, we got a seat without a reservation and had a great lunch. Particularly the pizzas outside of the well-known classics are a clear recommendation! Gladly again.

Mega delicious! Best pizza I've eaten in the Frankfurt area. The guys in service are quick, always trying... It's a bit cramped for my taste and the tables are small and close to each other. But it's worth it!

Very tasty food, 8 of us were there, very nice service staff, happy to be back again

I've been here more than 4 times so far, and I was so satisfied every time. It's yummy and the portions are huge!! The baguettes served before meals are the best baguettes I've ever had.

I made a reservation for the Papanova by phone today. I almost exclusively give 5 star reviews because I find it much better to say positive things about restaurants and there are too many negative people. I would like to say in advance that I am not that clever and that you can only access the card online using a QR code. After no waiter came to us for over an hour, we received a very rude comment about how we could only have one drink despite having a reservation and then wanted the bill. Feedback again to the owner's daughter: we would have loved to place an order and order food and other drinks there. Unfortunately that didn't work. The reason for this was my inability to view an online map. Nevertheless, in the end you still have the unpleasant feeling that your lack of skills are being punished very harshly. Who wants that anyway ;-)

Great atmosphere. Service very nice. However, the food was very mixed. Often the food is great and delicious, sometimes it's so oily that it's inedible.

I was there for lunch with a friend, the staff was friendly and quick. I was surprised that you can get so much for so little money in Frankfurt, fresh baguette and oil first of all, some other restaurants can't do that, even if you have to wait longer for the food. That was not the case in Papanova. We didn't have to wait long and had soup, a main course and coffee for little money. Yes, it's a bit cramped, but it's comfortably furnished. I'll definitely come back.

Good pizza & pasta 🍝 You should definitely make a reservation for the weekend!

Wir mussten 20 Minuten warten, bis wir überhaupt bestellen durften. In dieser Zeit haben wir einen Kellner gebeten, bestellen zu dürfen. Der Kellner sagte uns beide Male, dass er nur für Getränke zuständig sei, den fürs Essen zuständigen Kellner aber zu uns schickt. Es dauerte dann aber, wie gesagt, 20 Minuten, bis wir endlich bestellen durften. In dieser Zeit konnten wir gut beobachten, wie diverse Kellner damit beschäftigt waren, sich miteinander oder mit anderen Gästen zu unterhalten. Das bestellte Essen wurde dann so serviert, dass einer von uns sein Essen zuerst bekam, die anderen zwei erst 10 Minuten später. Das Essen selbst hat nicht schlecht (allerdings auch nicht mehr als das) geschmeckt. Der desolate Service gab den Ausschlag, dass wir das Restaurant für nicht empfehlenswert halten und kaum ein zweites Mal besuchen werden.

Delicious food and good drinks, but the restaurant was way too crowded and the seating was cramped. The overwhelmed service resulted in longer waiting times. Taste great, atmosphere disappointing.

Pizza Parma ham + Parmesan cheese was extremely good

Great restaurant and pizzeria, I always eat my pizza from there. Stone oven with fresh ingredients highly recommended also great friendly staff.

Great restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. Absolutely recommended!

Vegan options available. Recommendation Bruschetta (served as pizza) & Limoncello Spritz.

The food was great. The ambience is quite good, but it was the loudest restaurant I've been to in my entire life. Hence the deductions, but otherwise great

Absolutely unfriendly service, left us standing at the entrance for 5 minutes despite a reservation.

Den Ausschlag gab die durchgehende Öffnungszeit am Sonntag,dass wir dieses Lokal ausgesucht haben. Als wir gegen 14.30 dort ankamen,war das Lokal proppe voll und nur wenige Tische im Aussenbereich frei. Zum Glück k bekamen wir nach ca 10 Minuten einen Tisch im Lokal. Zugegeben, es war laut, aber der Service war sehr freundlich die Vorspeisen ok und zum yHauptgericht machte man es möglich, dass dogar insere Sonderwünsche erfüllt wurden. Besonders angenehm dabei war,dass man uns fragte, ob wir den Preis auch akzeptieren! Toll! Wir kommen wieder

Service super friendly and delicious food and very good wine.

The employees are always super friendly and nice. As for the food, I can only speak for the pizza and it was quite good. I've eaten much better ones. The ambience is unsuitable if you want to eat comfortably. It's super tight, there are a lot of places where people have to constantly walk past you/squeeze in and it's super loud. There are also uncomfortable seating areas.

Very good pizza very good staff treatment

We visited Papanova for the first time yesterday and were thrilled. I had called shortly before to ask if I could bring my dog. This is possible and they had already written down that I would like to come by and reserved a table. On site they had provided a table for us in the corner so that my dog ​​could have some peace and quiet. Thanks for this! And then the food - delicious! (Starters and main courses were really delicious). The service - friendly and attentive. So we'll definitely be back.

A really great restaurant, almost cheap by Frankfurt standards. My pesto starter was really tasty. It's been a long time since I treated myself to a steak and I have to say it was a really good decision. Rarely have I had such a great piece of meat. That wasn't the last visit.

Hands off! Anything but hygienic...

Some of the best Italian food I have ever had, superb!

Delicious food, service is friendly and fast

Great Italian in Frankfurt's Nordend. Great quality and has been for ages. The pizza comes fresh from the stone oven and is really tasty, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is authentic and cozy. We always enjoy coming here.

Very tasty pizza, 5 stars for that. Unfortunately, one meal (not pizza) arrived 15 minutes before all the other dishes (pizza)... Otherwise everything was great, even if the tables outside were very narrow.

Very bad service. It seems that they have been becoming to comfortable with their name and that thus so many people are coming. I would not recommend anymore though I used to like this place very much.

We visited Papanova in Frankfurt and had a mixed experience. Although we had reserved a table outside, we still had to wait and ended up sitting inside, which was disappointing. The host at the entrance was quite rude, which didn’t start our evening on the best note. They also forgot one of our dishes, which added to the frustration. However, the food was absolutely delicious and worth the wait. Our server was very kind, attentive, and even offered us some complimentary limoncello, which was a lovely touch. Despite the issues with service, I would still recommend Papanova because the food is fantastic—but the service definitely has room for improvement.

Surprisingly good and extremely tasty

For me it's one of the best Italians in Frankfurt

The food was really tasty, the service was mediocre at best. Personally, I have worked in the catering industry for a long time and I value proactive service. That said, I don't like seeking the attention of a waiter who then acts annoyed when I want to order. This was noticeable throughout our visit with low to medium occupancy. In addition, we received our food 10-15 minutes apart, which is obviously stupid for two of us. However, I guess I wasn't charged for another Coke after a wasp flew into the full bottle. We ate truffle tagliolini and a SUGOBO pizza. The pizza was very good with fresh basil and the tagliolini with truffles were worth the money and really enjoyable. 5 stars for the food & 3 stars for the service, 4 stars overall.

We wanted to test the restaurant and it's not the service takes a long time if you make a reservation you still have to wait 20 minutes for service and a table, the food is quite ok and yes...

Order for collection, unfortunately something was mixed up on the 1st pizza, portions are ok but a bit expensive

We wanted to test the restaurant to find out whether we might celebrate our wedding here. We ordered pizza, carbonara and a risotto to test. The half portion of risotto as a starter came last and came to the table as a whole portion. The taste is quite ok. The craftsmanship is not that good. It was more reminiscent of a rice soup than a creamy risotto. The carbonara was ordered in the classic way and it came as such. The guanciale was barely fried, very flabby instead of crispy. We apologized for this with an espresso and a tiramisu. We'll keep the comment about tiramisu to ourselves - because it's free! The pizza gets 3 stars for food here! It deserves 5 stars. Yummy!!! Unfortunately that's not enough for us to come back.

The Papanova now looks more like a smoky train station bar than a restaurant. The outdoor seating is so tight that you have to move tables to get to your place without clearing the neighboring table. The proximity to the other guests meant that we sat non-stop between cigarette and vape smoke, which made the meal extremely unpleasant (and I say that as a smoker). It's the first time I had to air out my clothes on the balcony after eating. In addition, there was a background of noise that was constantly increasing, so that at times it was difficult to understand the person I was talking to. This may also be because you involuntarily have to listen to your neighbors' holiday videos. The service was friendly but chaotic as there was no clear allocation of tables. The pizzas are still excellent, the “Antonella” in particular remains a favorite. Unfortunately, the pasta dishes lacked “effort”; a little more spice and sophistication would be desirable. The place is still okay for pizza, but I wouldn't recommend it for a real dinner because of the atmosphere (even though I used to be a big fan).

Very tasty food and a very nice atmosphere 🤩

0.7l water €7.50. That doesn't occur to me, but there are always "stupid" people who pay it. The prices in pizzerias in Germany are now close to star (Michelin) restaurants. This one is part of it. If you order pizza it is very tasty and you won't get any surprises when paying.

Excellent pizzas , great service!

Pizza from the wood oven - unrivaled in Frankfurt! Saturday afternoon with sunshine, pizza and a glass of Primitivo I felt like I was on a short vacation in Italy.

Excellent pizzas , great service!

First class! Pizza simply divine! Great atmosphere, nice terrace, pretty rustic but super cozy. Always my pleasure!

The food, the drinks, and the atmosphere were exquisite. It was a lovely second visit

Very good Italian food! Thank you

Just don't let yourself be put in the basement. The air is very stuffy and there is a musty smell. Unfortunately, the service rarely comes down and you have to proactively go upstairs to pay or order. Food ok.

Very nice shop. I ate rump steak and it was perfect. Very nice and courteous service. We keep coming back!

Delicious food (salad with grilled calamari was great), lasagne was also delicious. The cars and trucks behind the hedge stopping at the traffic lights were a bit annoying.

Very good Italian food and acceptable prices for the area.

First of all, the food was good, but... First an order was messed up and then basically thrown out. I reserved a table for four people and we ordered. It was very full and that's why it took a little longer, unfortunately only three meals came, and it was only after repeated requests that the fourth person had his meal more than an hour after arriving. We might have wanted to have a dessert or coffee, but instead the bill was slammed onto the table without being asked, which was a friendly way of saying "Back off, we don't need you as a guest."

Great food, great service! 🚀🚀🚀 You’ve to try the garlic pizza, fillet steak, truffle pasta

Delicious pasta! Great pizza, but location is extremely loud and crowded.

Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Frankfurt. Very good variety of dishes, the pizza speziale was amazing, as well as the penne amatriciana. The atmosphere is perfect. Nothing to complain.

Paid a spontaneous visit to the restaurant. Nice to sit outside, very child friendly. Pizza and appetizer fantastic. We'd love to come back. Thank you very much for the lovely time.

Very friendly staff, delicious pizza, big menu, reasonable prices. I d go again for sure. Make sure to make reservation in advance as it is very popular place

Wood-fired pizza, very good salads, always a pleasure.

Really hard to find a person who knows English. Even English menu doesn’t work always shows German. Pizza is not the best but good. You must taste the tiramisu. Really kind place

teure Preise für mittlere Qualität / Eng bestuhlt, stark überfüllt und sehr laut / gestresster und unaufmerksamer Service

Freundliches Personal, leckeres Essen ….. Was will man mehr! Es ist zwar immer etwas laut im Lokal, aber jetzt bei gutem Wetter bietet es sich ja gerade an, draußen Platz zu nehmen und bei einem Aperol den Abend ausklingen zu lassen.

Ate spaghetti Calabrese with Nduja. It was very tasty and was quite spicy, recommended. Mixed salad was not recommended, too dry and unseasoned

In short, the best pizza in Frankfurt!

Top dishes, top service, top ambience - my favorite Italian restaurant

Very tasty food, staff and boss are super nice.

First of all: the pizza is absolutely divine and probably one of the best pizzas I have ever tasted. I would happily give the store another chance just because of the food. The service, on the other hand, was unfortunately a complete disappointment. After ordering drinks, none of the waiters came to us even once. We were sitting in the back corner of an adjoining room, so even making eye contact was almost impossible, even though someone was constantly walking past the door frame. In the end, without exaggeration, we waited half an hour for every little thing (ordering food, reordering water, waiting for the water, asking for the table to be cleared, ordering dessert, asking for a bill) until we could either flag someone over or do it ourselves got up to find and fetch one of the waiters. When he kindly pointed out that it was a shame that we were only able to order dessert so late and that there was now only a single portion of tiramisu left, the waiter simply replied that there were only two portions left two hours ago (so around 7:30 p.m.?) and therefore it wouldn't have made any difference. We were also asked whether several people should pack our leftover pizza together, even though that would have added up to more than a whole pizza (so the leftovers would have been stacked on top of each other in a box??) and apart from that, as a group of friends, we weren't together either live... Basically, the staff were friendly and nice, but we were still completely forgotten and no special effort was evident in this regard. The ambience of the restaurant is stylish and cozy, but it is also quite cramped and crowded, so at times it was difficult to understand each other and conversations were difficult, which was unfortunately really tiring. Maybe it's better in summer if you can sit outside... There were also no physical menu cards, so everything had to be looked up on the smartphone and was rather confusing.

Everything is highly recommended

Had a great experience here. Went because it was close. Walked in to carry out a pizza and was in and out in just a few minutes. Person making my pizza was very kind and helpful and the pizza was amazing! Would definitely recommend.

First the positive: My Antonello pizza was very tasty. Maybe one of the best pizzas I've had so far. The small mixed salad was also great and much bigger than I thought. My friend had the rump steak with broccoli and fried potatoes. He also found his food very tasty. But now to the negative: The service wasn't good. When my buddy got his steak, I had to wait another 20 minutes for my pizza. By the time I had them, he was almost finished eating. The problem may be that the pizzeria and restaurant have separate kitchens and there is no agreement. Whatever the reason that didn't work, it's a no-go for me because you want to eat together. Unfortunately, pepper sauce couldn't be ordered in addition to the steak; there's probably just none. At Vitello Tonnato it was only said that it was sold out (on a Friday at 8:45 p.m.). In addition, waiters came several times who offered our food to other tables and wanted to give us things that we hadn't ordered. Really annoying. When our main course came (at least the steak), the waiter just wanted to put the food there instead of clearing the table first. Not exactly clever, especially since the round tables for two in the lower area of ​​the restaurant are already much too small. Conclusion: Next time I'll order a pizza there, but I probably won't go back to the restaurant anytime soon.

Delicious food, good service, very nice atmosphere. A little more expensive but fair. Recommended.

Personally I really like their SUGUBO Pizza (it’s like a pesto pizza)!! 🤤 Tiramisu tasted good. VIO Johannisbeerenschorle is my favourite Schorle as well✨ ——— Cons: - The restaurant is not big, the walk passage and table distance is really very narrow and crowded. - The waiter forget to send in our order and we waited quite long to find out it was not ordered and have to order again and wait again 🫠 it’s hard to get waiter attention also if you need to request anything or add any order.

Really great! Food was super delicious. Service was great. I can highly recommend the tiramisu.

The food tastes great, the wine is in no way inferior. Service almost unbeatable. The only drawback is the volume. It's still ok in the basement, but it's quite loud in the main area on the ground floor. You have to like that

Very nice Italian restaurant. Food was nice, broad pizza options. Quite liked the house wine. Place was cosy and not noisy so you can enjoy your meal. Definitely recommended

Delicious ! It takes a long time to get the food, but it is warm and fresh. Prices are a little higher than normal but it's worth it!

Thank you for a pleasant evening!

The ambience is great. High-quality and stylishly furnished guest room. Full and quite crowded. So it was very lively, we liked that. The service was generally good. The food was ok. With tomato salad, for example, I would have... B. higher quality tomatoes are desired instead of watery standard tomatoes. I would pay more for it too. The beef fillet tips in the pasta were very well done. The other pasta was extremely salty, but was replaced without any problems. The “apple and dark chocolate cake” was a pretty powerful chocolaty mass. I (maybe) tasted a hint of apple aroma. I couldn’t find “apples”. Something different than expected. Vitello tonato and tiramisu were solid. All in all we were a little disappointed with the food. You have to be aware that this is more of a simple pizza/pasta place, even if you can get a different impression due to the great overall look.

The quality of the food has continued to decline over the last three visits. In addition, you are pressured to leave your seat on time after 2 hours, even though you would like to order something in a larger group. The three limoncellos “on the house” were charged at €13.50.